Elena Rybakina’s coach presented with trophy after Australian Open victory Stefano Vukov was banned from last year’s Australian Open as the WTA conducted an investigation into his conduct The Independent UK · Jan 31
Aryna Sabalenka frustrated by Australian Open’s ban on wearable fitness trackers Sabalenka, who is a Whoop ambassador, is not allowed to wear the devices on court during the Australian Open The Independent UK · Jan 27
‘Data is not steroids’: Why were Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz banned from wearing fitness trackers at Australian Open? Sinner, Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka have been caught wearing fitness trackers during their matches at the Australian Open The Independent UK · Jan 26
Players’ group’s $1bn breakaway tour plan pushes tennis to brink of civil war The players’ lobby group embroiled in a lawsuit with tennis authorities is seeking $1bn in investment to fund a radical restructure based around a new Pinnacle Tour The Guardian - UK · Jan 22
Tennis civil war erupts with details of initial players peace deal revealed for first time Details of Tennis Australia’s peace deal with the Professional Tennis Players’ Association have been published for the first time The Guardian - UK · Jan 18
Italian qualifier battles nausea to claim Hobart crown Elisabetta Cocciaretto has won the Hobart International, with the Italian qualifier beating highly rated 18-year-old and third seed Iva Jovic in the final. AAP · Jan 17
Andreeva powers to Adelaide International title Russia's Mirra Andreeva has powered her way to the Adelaide International women's singles title, defeating Canada's Victoria Mboko in straight sets. AAP · Jan 17
‘I was still breastfeeding in the first tournaments I played’: Belinda Bencic on getting back to her best Belinda Bencic has climbed more than 1,200 places following the birth of her daughter and believes she can win a grand slam, she tells Donald McRae The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
When does the Australian Open start? Seeds, draw and how to watch First tennis Grand Slam of the year is coming up in Melbourne Evening Standard · Jan 16
The rising tension ahead of the Australian Open and how tennis found itself in a mess IN FOCUS: An ‘insane’ schedule has led to many top players speaking out as the sport’s governing bodies face legal action from the breakaway Professional Tennis Players’ Association, writes Jamie Braidwood The Independent UK · Jan 16
'I still feel confident': Aussie Birrell exits Adelaide Australia's Kimberly Birrell has been hammered in straight sets by a rising Canadian in a semi-final at the Adelaide International. AAP · Jan 16
Raducanu stunned by wildcard Preston in Hobart after tough Australian Open draw Emma Raducanu suffered a miserable 2-6, 4-6 defeat by world no 204 Tayla Preston in Hobart after the Australian Open draw threw up a potential early match-up with Aryna Sabalenka The Guardian - UK · Jan 15
'Can't cramp under 30 degrees': Aussie in Adelaide semi Australia's Kimberly Birrell has advanced to a semi-final at the Adelaide International but compatriot Maya Joint has exited the tournament. AAP · Jan 15
Emma Raducanu recovers in Hobart to post first win in over three months Emma Raducanu offered an impressive demonstration of her resilience at the Hobart International as she rallied back from an overnight second-set deficit The Guardian - UK · Jan 14
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9 Keeping up with Fran Jones: the tennis star refusing to let rare condition define her After a breakout week in Auckland that saw her defeat world No 15 Emma Navarro, injuries that have dogged Fran Jones’s nascent career have bitten again, writes Tumaini Carayol
International Business Times UK · Jan 8 Who Is Hajar Abdelkader? Internet Reacts To How Egyptian Tennis Player Got A Wildcard, Debuts Sports Career Unranked Egyptian tennis player Hajar Abdelkader went viral after a 6-0, 6-0 loss in her ITF W35 Nairobi debut, sparking debate over wildcard entries and tennis standards.
AAP · Jan 8 'It's insane': Sabalenka unloads on WTA over schedule World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the Brisbane International quarter-finals before taking aim at the WTA over the length of the season.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 7 Tennis Mailbag: Inside Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero’s Breakup One of tennis’s greatest partnerships has come to an end, sending shockwaves through the sport. Plus, why Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka’s exhibition fell flat.
Evening Standard · Jan 4 Novak Djokovic issues shock statement as 24-time Grand Slam champion leaves union he founded Serb founded PTPA in 2021
The Independent UK · Jan 4 Novak Djokovic cuts ties with Professional Tennis Players Association he co-founded Last March, the PTPA sued tennis’ governing bodies, including the ATP and WTA
The Guardian - UK · Jan 2 Emma Raducanu finds rhythm for new season with stability and ‘stacking good days’ Emma Raducanu believes she is on the right path towards greater success in 2026 as she prepares for the new tennis season at the United Cup in Australia
Sports Illustrated · Dec 31, 2025 Tennis Predictions for 2026 Will Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz continue to dominate next season? Who will be the top-ranked American players? Will any stars retire? This and more in our look ahead.
The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025 Battle of the Sexes is the sequel no one wanted. Why is the BBC indulging such an ugly spectacle? Comment: This week’s ‘Battle of the Sexes’ is a far cry from Billie Jean King’s trailblazing match 50 years ago – an unwanted sequel that’s a giant leap backwards for the sport
Bored Panda · Dec 9, 2025 First Tennis Star To Have Breast Enhancement Becomes Adult Content Creator, Expected To Make More In 12 Months Than Her Entire Athletic Career “She may consider diversifying her career by joining the cast of 'Bon Blue Bali Escape.’”
Sports Illustrated · Dec 3, 2025 Tennis Mailbag: Making Sense of the Serena Williams Comeback Rumors The 44-year-old shut down reports of a return, sparked by her re-entry into the anti-doping testing pool.